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The Wyoming Kid (Harlequin American Romance)

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The Wyoming Kid by Debbie Macomber
Harlequin American Romance # 1121 - July 2006

Letty's brother Lonny is a former legendary rodeo star, The Wyoming Kid. He was smart and left the rodeo circuit while his bones were still good, and returned to help on the ranch. When his parents died, he became partners with his neighbour and best friend Chase. When Letty returns to Wyoming, she befriends a newcomer to their town; Joy and eagerly tries to match make Joy and Lonny together. But sparks fly when Joy and Lonny are together and these are not the good kind. Some how every time they are together, one or the other provokes a temper flare and suddenly things get said that never were meant to be said. That they are both stubborn leads to a lot of frustration and heartache.

This was a fun read. The clash of wills and tempers kept this story rolling along with some wonderful laugh out loud moments. Lonny sometimes came across as immature, but he soon grew out of that and realized that he'd been acting like a jackass. After the last three emotionally charged stories that I've read by Ms. Macomber, this one was pleasantly lighter. A very enjoyable read :D


read also the prequel ... Denim and Diamonds - SSE # 570 - December 1989

This book was readable but just barely. I suppose I'm comparing it to every other book I've ever read by this author. I've never read a book by Debbie Macomber that I didn't fall in love with. This one was predictable and boring, or maybe I'm just tired of the books where the man and woman hate each other's guts and then manage to fall madly in love at the end.

It was fun to revisit the community that was introduced in Denim and Diamonds! This follow-up story was written 18 years later, and more closely reflects the skills and values Debbie Macomber has honed over the years. Lonny is much less hostile character in this story. While still maintaining his basic gruffness, he also showed a softer romantic side by following his sister's advice in trying to woo Joy, as well as in his mentoring of Tom. I like the way his character consistently showed growth. By gradually and progressively coming to his own realizations throughout the story, his redemption seemed so much more believable then if he made a more sudden conversion (as Chase did in the first story). I genuinely liked this town and could see why both Letty and Joy felt compelled to stay there. And maybe another follow-up story is in order for Tom and Michelle!

I have read many of Debbie Macomber's books which I have
enjoyed. However it seems like she needed to write a book
just to be writing and that is not the point of writing. It
is to capture your audience and thrill them. Make reading
exciting while telling a good story.

After watching bull riding on TV and seeing that bull whip
up and down in the air with a cowboy hanging onto his back
I am amazed they are able to stay on for 8 seconds, which
is a good ride. Some are only there for a couple of seconds.
Broken wrist, elbows, almost stomped on by the bull.

Where is the excitement of this rodeo rider? It is not
mentioned in the book. His rodeo days should be there.
Where are the crowds, the other cowboys that are in a group
as they travel from show to show? This should have been a
part of the book. You want to read a good book try
"Moon River" by Carol Finch. It is there in the first
pages along with a very interesting story and mystery at
the end.

This story does not seem to have the right title. Perhaps
Debbie should have done more research.

I would prefer a brief preview before purchasing to ensure that I have not already read or purchased the book.

This is an extremely boring book, utterly predictable and repetetive. My advice: do not buy it and do not read it. It is a waste of time. Poorly written.

A quick, enjoyable read. I loved the characters and the interactions between them. I love how the author doesn't just focus on the two main characters. Their friends and family are an important part of the story. I also like how you feel you are a part of the small town the story is set in.

I enjoyed this good clean book, so many have so much sex and violence that they are no longer enjoyable, it was clean and a fast enjoyable read.

This is not going to be the book that changes anyone's life and it's not deep. However, it is written very well and it could easily be finished in an afternoon. It sustained my attention from beginning to end, which is a difficult task. It's a nice, light hearted summer read.

This book was better than I expected, upbeat read and flows from page to page. Good storyline and Romance.